Comparison of Integrated Pest Management Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among staff members of Four Major Hospitals in Benghazi

Authors

  • Fawzeia H. Elmhalli University of Benghazi
  • Samira S. Garboui University of Benghazi
  • Naser H. Ibrahim University of Benghazi
  • Rania N. Ali University of Benghazi
  • Faiza A. Awad University of Benghazi
  • Yasmine A. Ibrahim University of Benghazi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37376/ljphp.v1i2.7079

Keywords:

IPM, Knowledge, Practice, Attitude, Hospitals

Abstract

Pests in the hospital environment pose a significant risk to the safety of patients and staff. While pesticides are commonly used to control pests, they can lead to additional problems. Therefore, alternative procedures such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) have gained attention. This study aimed to assess hospital staff knowledge, practice, and attitudes regarding IPM in four major hospitals in Benghazi. A cross-sectional study used a questionnaire and checklist to collect the data from the participants. The results indicated that all hospitals showed low IPM knowledge and practiced widespread pesticide use. The Surgical and Emergency Hospital (SEH) demonstrated significantly higher IPM knowledge, practice, and attitude scores than the other three hospitals (p = 0.000), with a mean of 4.56, 2.61, and 10.94, respectively. All studied hospitals experienced pest infestations such as houseflies and roaches. These hospitals rely mainly on chemical control, employing 14 types of pesticides, including five restricted-use pesticides and seven that are banned. In addition, these chemicals can be used without proper supervision and by uncertified users with limited knowledge. 

Author Biographies

Fawzeia H. Elmhalli, University of Benghazi

Department of Infectious Disease, Public Health Faculty, University  of Benghazi, Libya.

Samira S. Garboui, University of Benghazi

Department of Infectious Disease, Public Health Faculty, University  of Benghazi, Libya.

Naser H. Ibrahim, University of Benghazi

Department of Nutrition, Public Health Faculty, University of Benghazi, Libya

Rania N. Ali, University of Benghazi

Department of Environmental Health, Public Health Faculty, University of Benghazi, Libya.

Faiza A. Awad, University of Benghazi

Department of Environmental Health, Public Health Faculty, University of Benghazi, Libya.

Yasmine A. Ibrahim, University of Benghazi

Department of Environmental Health, Public Health Faculty, University of Benghazi, Libya.

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2024-12-15

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H. Elmhalli, F. ., S. Garboui, S. ., H. Ibrahim, N. . ., N. Ali, R. ., A. Awad, F. ., & A. Ibrahim, Y. . (2024). Comparison of Integrated Pest Management Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among staff members of Four Major Hospitals in Benghazi. Libyan Journal of Public Health Practices, 1(2), 8–18. https://doi.org/10.37376/ljphp.v1i2.7079

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